Malkin said the Penguins have given him a few jerseys and presents for his son. With two more victories against the Sharks, Nikita will get the ultimate gift - the Stanley Cup. But Malkin said the Penguins have to forget about having a 2-0 series lead when they play the Sharks in Game 3 at SAP Center on Saturday (8 p.m. ET: NBCSN. CBC, TVA Sports).

"We know it's a tough place to play. We need to be ready," said Malkin, who had four shots on goal, one on a dazzling spin-o-rama in the second period, in 17:41 of ice time in Game 2. "We need to have short memories."

That, of course, will be impossible to do when it comes to the birth of his son.

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